But certain commandments are universally accepted in
theory, even if they are nearly universally-ignored in practice. In the abstract, there
are few defenders of lying, theft, or killing (at least, of the born.)
Other sins are far more “popular,” so to speak. Many defend adultery and excuse taking the Lord’s name
in vain as a harmless offense against a non-existent deity.
But in Christianity, opposition to sin must be
universal. Christians oppose popular sins for the same reason they oppose
unpopular sins – because they’re wrong! Lying is wrong. Stealing is wrong.
Theft is wrong. Lust is wrong. Idolatry is wrong. They are wrong today, were wrong
in the past, and will be wrong in the future.
If a sin is unpopular, Christians must oppose it. If a particular sin becomes popular, Christians must still oppose it. Moral law does not change when social customs change.
If a sin is unpopular, Christians must oppose it. If a particular sin becomes popular, Christians must still oppose it. Moral law does not change when social customs change.
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